Safety is not what prevents us from having fun but what enables us to go further and continue having new experiences.
First a few Definitions:
Gear: A fancy word for stuff.
Technical Gear: a fancy word for expensive stuff that kind of matters.
Ultralight Gear: Flimsy stuff that was purchased intentionally.
Emergency Equipment: A term for things you buy but hope you never need to use.
Game Plan: What you hope to accomplish.
Emergency Plan: What you hope doesn't need to be accomplished.
E-mail: short for electronic mail
Emergency Preparedness E-mail: An email that makes your loved ones nervous
An Adventure: When the unknown was experienced safely or without issue
A Tragedy: When the unknown was experienced unsafely or with an issue
Problem: Something that requires a solution
An Issue: Something that requires consultation
Weapon: An implement that can cause physical harm or damage
A gun is another term for a weapon
Tool: An implement used to carry out a task
A firearm is another term for a tool
Field Equipment
Communication/Navigation
Garmin InReach Mini
Google Smartphone
On X Maps (downloaded)
Google Maps
UST Map Compass
Paper Map (Topo, Waterproof)
Coghlan’s 4 Function Whistle
Pocket Chainsaw 36 Inch
Bic Mini Lighter
Luxolite Headlamp
Sog Power Assist
Survival Kit
Outdoor Research Backcountry Organizer 1
Outer Pocket
(3) AAA Battery
(3) 3 volt Battery
Magnifying glass card
Mini Bic Lighter
W/ Gorilla Tape Wrapped around it
Guyline Cord Adjuster
Main compartment
Petzl e+Lite
SPF15 Lip Balm
TUMS Chewable 8-pack
Right Side Compartment
Left Side Compartment
Medical Tourniquet
Ace Bandage
1.8mm Guyline TenT Cord
Emergency Whistle
Pill Container
Aspirin, Aleve, Tylenol, Imodium
Mesh Left Pocket
Bic 4-Color Pen
aLokSak Waterproof Bag
Flint
Waterproof Matches
Dryer Lint (for Tinder)
Coghlan’s Fire Sticks
Survival Blanket
Wet Ones 20 pack
Car Equipment
Jack
Spare Tire
Jumper Cables
Tire Patch
Electric Air Pump
Gas Can
Shovel
Saw
Recovery Board
Snow Chains
CPR Mask
Headlamp
Knife
Mini First Aid Kit
Band-aids
Steri Strips
Sutures